InFlames Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 So me and a friend are attending a doubles tournament in a month, and I'm building a huge cathedral display board for the tournament. I figured because I'd be putting such a large amount of effort into it, I'd want it to be usable as terrain during games too(rather than just dust collector like previous display boards). So it's constructed out of a framed cork board as the base, and the 3 pieces of MDF which fit inside the frame and can be pulled out to use on a gaming board. I've only been working on it for 4 days so far, and the progress has been slow. The cathedral is based(highly) off of Las Lejas cathedral in Columbia. (Google it, you'll get what I was going for) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v300/szolopiak/scenery003-1.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v300/szolopiak/scenery004.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v300/szolopiak/scenery005.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v300/szolopiak/scenery006.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v300/szolopiak/scenery007.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v300/szolopiak/scenery010.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v300/szolopiak/scenery009.jpg Close up of the stonework on the steps. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v300/szolopiak/scenery008.jpg What I have left to do before the painting stage - (1)finish up the building parts with plasticard made sections, which consists of making 3 sections on the rear, and one of the front with a large oculus and and extra story on the first section (2) Adding a lot of rubble and finishing up MDF which is currently bare (3) Sand it (4) add a trim around the base of the trim (5) Maybe MAYBE build a few gothic spires out of plasticard. We'll see how crazy the walls drive me first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 Good job so far, brother, it looks like alot of work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfebane Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 Very impressive so far. Can't wait to see some texture added to the rubble. Also, I'm curious how you intend to coat the foam to make it more durable from wear'n'tear and whether you intend to make an altar area for this cathedral. Mind if I ask your process for carving in the tile into the foam? I assume at the very least a straight-edge, but I would think a razor would make too thin a line to form the indentation shown here. (oh, and you misspelled Cathedral in the thread title) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Blank Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 I'm also very impressed and curious about the foam tile. It looks great, how did you do that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InFlames Posted July 8, 2011 Author Share Posted July 8, 2011 Thanks for the thumbs-up so far. Question answer time: 1)The foam tile was really easy actually, all I used was a pencil and a ruler to do it, and I haven't really planned on wear and tear yet - I may just seal the whole thing to prevent damages. 2)As for an altar, I would like to do one(I think I may have a metal one kicking around somewhere), but it all comes down to time. I expect this to take quite the large amount of time to finish still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denrik Greymane Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 That looks like a great display board, looking forward to seeing it all completed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauyippiejoy Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 That sure looks great! It will be very interesting to see it develop and painted. Right now it looks aces so I'll bet it will look even better when it's done! Keep at it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firestorm40k Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 This is off to an awesome start - really looking forward to seeing it develop :blush: :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teku Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 Did you used Basilica Administratum and Sanctum Imperialis for this cathedral? very nice! can't wait to see it done :huh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InFlames Posted July 8, 2011 Author Share Posted July 8, 2011 Not much progress today, and probably will be only update for the weekend. Added Columns for support, some more roof and changed up a wall section. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v300/szolopiak/progress005.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v300/szolopiak/progress002.jpg @ teku - yes I used those two kits, and there may be some parts from the manufactorum, but I'm not sure right now. I was given 5-6 already built buildings from a friend who didn't want them, so i broke them down to make it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InFlames Posted July 11, 2011 Author Share Posted July 11, 2011 Weekend Update: WIP plasticard walls above entrances towards rear of the chapel. Going to GS up some skulls on them, so they tie in better with the COD sprues. Side question: does the broken one look kind of lousy? I'm really not to happy with it. Let me know. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v300/szolopiak/fest058.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v300/szolopiak/fest060.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denrik Greymane Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 In my opinion the broken walls look fine, when its all painted up I'm sure you won't even remember that it bothered you in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt.doobie Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 This whole project looks like it would be really fun. Are you planning to do much with the interior? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InFlames Posted July 11, 2011 Author Share Posted July 11, 2011 Construction Complete! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v300/szolopiak/building018.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v300/szolopiak/building017.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v300/szolopiak/building016.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v300/szolopiak/building015.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v300/szolopiak/building014.jpg Each section seperated so it can be used as individual terrain peices(after tournament) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v300/szolopiak/building012.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v300/szolopiak/building011.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v300/szolopiak/building010.jpg Plasticard shots http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v300/szolopiak/building006.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v300/szolopiak/building007.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v300/szolopiak/building005.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v300/szolopiak/building001.jpg Enjoy. Tomorrow I spray the building sprues. Now my question is - invest in a spray grey or manual dry brush the entire thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InFlames Posted July 13, 2011 Author Share Posted July 13, 2011 Spent a good portion of today so far painting up the board. Here is my progress so far. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v300/szolopiak/wip004.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v300/szolopiak/wip003.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v300/szolopiak/wip002.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v300/szolopiak/wip001.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InFlames Posted July 14, 2011 Author Share Posted July 14, 2011 Update. The first section is complete. The pictures have a bit higher contrast than in actuality; the brown wash on the building isn't as drastic on the actual model. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v300/szolopiak/building001-1.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v300/szolopiak/building002.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v300/szolopiak/building004.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biohazard Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 This looks amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 One down, two (?) to go. I expect this'll look great when your done. :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InFlames Posted July 19, 2011 Author Share Posted July 19, 2011 Second section complete! The tediousness of all the detail is starting to kick in, and progress is slowing down. It has to be done for a month tomorrow. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v300/szolopiak/197009.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v300/szolopiak/197005.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v300/szolopiak/197003.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v300/szolopiak/197001.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 One month deadline, you say? Pshaw, you'll manage that easy. I think. ^_^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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